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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

ProviderCQUniversity
Course code: QTAC820315UniversityStudy area: Electrical EngineeringData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Cairns · QLD

Course overview

This course prepares students for a diverse career as a professional engineer. Students have a choice of majors in traditional engineering disciplines as well as dual major options that will prepare them for emerging specialist fields of engineering including civil with humanitarian engineering, electrical with data analytics, electrical with information processing, electrical with industrial automation, and mechanical with industrial automation. This course develops students’ problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills and incorporates project-based learning so they can graduate work ready. The first year of study allows students to experience engineering projects from different disciplines which will assist them in deciding which engineering discipline and course major they wish to pursue. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Course record

Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the course, graduates will be qualified to work as a professional engineer in either the civil, electrical, mechanical or resource systems engineering fields depending on chosen major.
Majors
Civil; Civil with Humanitarian; Electrical; Electrical with Data Analytics; Electrical with Information Processing; Electrical with Industrial Automation; Mechanical; Mechanical with Industrial Automation; Resource Systems.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students7
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School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
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Secondary education<5 · <5%
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Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
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Other entry pathways0 · 0.0%
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International students0 · 0.0%
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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CairnsQLDJuly 2026
  • CairnsQLDMarch 2026
  • CairnsQLD